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[Legend of Fuyao]
[Episode 18]
Young Mistress!
Godfather! Godfather!
Don't cry.
Godfather!
You gave me such a fright!
There was such a huge fire last night.
You... Have you been hiding in there?
Godfather, last night...
There was suddenly a huge fire last night.
I had no one by my side.
I was so scared!
I just kept running and running...
I don't know when... I passed out.
When I woke up... I was here.
Fortunately, I can still see you, Godfather.
Don't be scared.
It's good that you're alive.
Have a good rest.
You'll have to be examined at the lateral courts in a few days.
That's an official procedure.
Both of you, run a bath for Young Mistress and get her changed.
Yes.
Quickly.
Does it still hurt?
Do you know why I slapped you in front of the others today?
I was incompetent in my task and put Godfather in danger.
I should be slapped.
There was something really fishy about the fire.
The assassins are by no means ordinary.
They dared to sneak into the Elder Statesman's manor at night
and even got past those secret traps.
It surely wouldn't be easy for you to catch them.
Yun Hen...
You were raised right by my side.
The servants already see you as their young master.
Slapping you in public today is more effective than punishing 10 men.
Do you understand?
If I leave it to them to chase after the assassins
they might not do their best.
But I slapped you right before their eyes.
That way, they understand how important this matter is
and wouldn't dare to sleep on the job.
To discipline, control, or warn others, use analogy and innuendo.
The weak can't retaliate if you don't directly name them.
I've told you about this principle.
Godfather...
I did lose my temper today.
This is a matter of life and death.
I can't afford to be vague about it.
I'm almost 50 years old.
I, too, fear death.
Godfather...
Godfather!
This is...
Who is it?
Doctor, are you awake?
Elder Statesman would like you to go over to him right away.
All right.
I'll head over there after I get dressed.
Doctor, is it serious?
It's not exactly a trivial injury.
If he's prescribed an ordinary medication
it will take 10 days to half a month for him to recover.
Fortunately, I have a good remedy for this kind of injury
that will heal Elder Statesman Qi rapidly.
He only needs to take it for five days.
Doctor Zong, please do offer us such a great remedy.
I'm always very particular about the medicine I prescribe.
I'll have to blend the herbs personally.
Doctor, please feel free to ask is you need any medicinal herbs.
If it's not in stock, send someone to purchase it immediately.
I'll start preparing for it.
Thank you, Doctor Zong.
Shouldn't Young Master Yun be accompanying Elder Statesman Qi?
What brings you here?
I was worried you might have your hands full
so I came to be of service.
Could Elder Statesman Qi be concerned that someone might try to harm him?
Doctor, why would you say that?
My apologies for disturbing you so early in the morning.
I just hope to be of some help.
Doctor, why don't I help you cut up some herbs?
Please feel free to do so.
Yue, I want to play too!
Are you all right?
How is it?
I'm so sorry!
This is all my fault!
Doctor Zong?
I saw that there's quite a deep scar on your hand.
It must have been there for years.
I've had this since I was a child.
I don't remember anything.
I have a cream that can remove scars.
Apply it three times a day.
In less than a month, your scar will be gone.
Thank you, Doctor.
But I'm trained in martial arts.
This scar is nothing really.
I heard that you lost your parents at a young age.
And that you were adopted by Elder Statesman then.
I wonder if you keep the scar in order to find your surviving kin?
My godfather treats me as his own child.
I owe him for how he nurtured and raised me.
I can never repay him in this life.
When it comes to my loyalty for Elder Statesman Qi
my conscience is clear.
It's best to leave this to me.
This blade is much sharper than you think it is.
You can just grind the herbs for me.
See?
Although I've used this blade for so many years
it shows me no mercy at all.
It's ruthless in hurting people.
Doctor, do be more careful.
What?
The Elder Statesman's manor caught fire?
If I had known, I would've kept Fu Yao here with me.
What? You saw her last night?
Why didn't you tell us sooner?
I went to see you two this morning, but you were away.
Why did she leave right after she returned?
Fu Yao said that she's going to stay in the Elder Statesman's manor
as Yuwen Zi.
But as for the specific reason
she didn't tell me.
This is all my fault!
This won't do! I have to save Fu Yao!
Don't... don't panic.
Fu Yao is very safe so don't worry.
Everyone in the market said that Miss Yuwen was born under a lucky star.
In such a huge fire, only her face was slightly scorched.
She wasn't injured.
- Don't worry. - Really?
It gave me such a fright.
But... I still think that it might be dangerous to leave Fu Yao there alone.
You're right.
How about... we sneak Fu Yao out of there?
No way.
Why not?
The Elder Statesman's manor is not some common place.
It's too dangerous.
We're rescuing Fu Yao because we know it's dangerous.
That won't be necessary.
If she isn't competent, she won't be able to stay in disguise
in the Elder Statesman's manor for too long.
Fu Yao went there for your sake!
She went there to retrieve the Englobement Bell!
Now, what?
You got your bell back, so you're just going to leave her there?
This is no concern of yours.
How is this no concern of mine?
Fu Yao is my good friend!
You are my--
My... my... my...
My...
Fifth... Brother.
I just want you two to be safe and sound.
Judging by your lack of ability
the two of you are more likely to get her killed than to rescue her.
Who says?
- I'm-- - Stop spouting nonsense.
I'll say it again.
Neither of you are allowed to go there.
I don't wish to bring back two corpses.
You're not my... my Fifth Brother!
My Fifth Brother isn't so cold-blooded and ungrateful!
You won't let me go, will you?
I insist on going!
Let's go, Seven!
Let's go!
The oil vendor across the street, the clothing store on the east
and even the nightwatch were sent here by Qi Zhen.
Once you get close to the Elder Statesman's manor
his subordinates will be informed immediately.
Tell me.
Are you rescuing Fu Yao, or harming her by acting so recklessly?
Your Highness, I'm sorry.
We didn't know about that.
Fifth... Fifth Brother!
Fifth Brother!
He seems to be very angry.
Tell me. Was I too harsh on him just now?
I don't know.
All right, Lan Zhu. Don't think too much about it.
Perhaps, His Highness is worried about Ji Yu and the others.
They have been away for quite a while.
We don't know how they are. Right?
You're right.
But... but I just...
It's all right.
Cheer up. He won't take it to heart.
Don't worry.
It's the Eagle-feather Seal!
Quickly!
He is indeed the Divine Physician.
I can already feel the heat after taking the first dose.
How impressive.
Godfather, you still need to recuperate properly.
There's been too much going on these days.
How can I ease my mind and recuperate in peace?
Godfather, do rest assured.
I've already had the city locked down.
All the clinics are being searched too.
That assassin's left shoulder was shot by my Sun Shooter.
He's bound to be severely wounded.
Search each and every household.
Don't overlook anyone who seems suspicious.
Yes.
See?
Although I've used this blade for so many years
it shows me no mercy at all.
It's ruthless in hurting people.
Doctor, do be more careful.
What's the matter?
Nothing.
I'm just worried about your health.
You're dismissed.
Doctor Zong?
It's very late.
Why have you come to see me?
Could we have a word inside?
[Elder Statesman's Manor]
General!
Why are you here?
The Eagle-feather Seal!
Is there news from Ji Yu?
It was sent from the border of the Geya Desert and the ice fields.
Although we know nothing of what Commander Ji went through
it must be extremely critical if he used the Eagle-feather Seal.
The quiet moor, the majestic rivers and oceans.
My son has gone off to somewhere unknown...
The lush Mount Cang, the bright sun.
My son has yet to return, I do not know when.
Fifth Brother, what's on your mind?
Fifth Brother, I'm sorry.
I was a bit harsh this morning.
Don't take it to heart.
Fifth Brother, are you homesick?
It's perfectly fine to be homesick.
Besides, you're a man of great sentiment.
It's normal to be homesick.
Home...
My home is in Tiansha. It's in Pan City.
But now, I have a home I can't return to.
Once you're born into the royal family, there's no home. Only the nation.
Who says?
Fifth Brother, Grand Consort Jing is still living alone
in the Cold Palace of Pan City.
Isn't she your mother?
There are also those comrades who fought alongside you
in the face of death.
Are they not your brothers?
Then there's me, Ya Lan Zhu. Am I not your--
We're your family.
If you have a family, you have a home.
You're right.
My kin...
My brothers...
All of them are my family.
No man is fit to survive in this world if he can't protect his family.
I won't give up on any of you.
I will abandon no one.
Including you.
And Fu Yao.
I know that you're a loyal friend.
After we've rescued Fu Yao, I'll go to Tiansha with you.
I won't leave you without a home.
There's a saying in Tiansha.
It says that a mother's heart is tied to her son.
A son's heart is tied to his galloping horse on the ice fields.
Every man in Tiansha can ride a horse by the time he can walk.
He won't lie down if he can stand.
We have ice fields and desert.
We have ice field eagles that can fly across the five kingdoms.
Tiansha's horses can gallop all across the world.
We have the most intoxicating wines.
And the most passionate ladies.
But none of those mean more to me than the song my mother sang to me.
The quiet moor, the majestic rivers and oceans.
My son has gone off to somewhere unknown...
The lush Mount Cang, the bright sun.
My son has yet to return, I do not know when.
The quiet moor, the majestic rivers and oceans.
My son has gone off to somewhere unknown...
The lush Mount Cang, the bright sun.
My son has yet to return, I do not know when.
Fifth Brother...
I'd like to sing this song to Grand Consort Jing if I have the chance.
Sure.
The quiet moor, the majestic rivers and oceans.
My son has gone off to somewhere unknown...
The lush Mount Cang, the bright sun.
My son has yet to return, I do not know when.
The lush Mount Cang, the bright sun.
My son has yet to return, I do not know when.
Greetings, My King!
What is the matter?
Speak!
My King, there's been days of heavy rain
near the Murky River of the Western Regions.
Many of its tributaries have reached the maximum water level.
I've urged them to build a higher embankment.
My King, please appropriate some funds.
How much do you need?
Have Elder Statesman Qi grant it!
Yes.
My King, early this year
we signed a trade treaty with various states across the five kingdoms.
There are 100,000 bolts of Mulberry Scale Silk
300,000 bolts of Tensan Silk
and 500,000 bolts each of raw silk and satin.
Now that it's almost winter
we've only produced less than two-thirds of the received orders.
- Young Master! - The Royal Weaving Mill alone...
I'm afraid it will not be enough to handle the orders.
My King, I ask that you send professionals down south.
Young Master! Concentrate!
To purchase high-end products from private mills
so as to meet the requirements of the orders as soon as possible.
My King, I deem it inappropriate.
The weaving industry is the most prevalent of all in Taiyuan Kingdom.
Our products are known across the five kingdoms.
It's because the palace insists on using the official weaving mills.
Hence, the great reputation.
If we were to purchase second-rate fabric from private mills
in order to meet the orders
we'd lose our good reputation in weaving
even if we hand out sufficient products for this year's contract.
Master Ji is a man of such high standing.
If there's not enough textile produced and we can't fulfill this year's contract
apart from losing money
Taiyuan Kingdom's credibility will also be marred.
Who can take responsibility for such consequences?
We can make up for the remaining orders next year.
However, should anyone discover that we used products from private mills
that will truly ruin our credibility!
Moreover, if the Royal Weaving Mill is incapable of fulfilling the orders
why did you wait till winter to report the situation?
Has someone lined his own pocket
or is someone trying to purchase from private mills for personal gains?
My King!
The Royal Weaving Mill dawdles and takes a passive attitude.
They should be suspected of negligence in supervision and corruption.
- My King, please investigate! - You--
Groundless accusations!
The Royal Weaving Mill is monitored by the royal court every day!
How could we be corrupt?
My King, I ask that you be a fair judge of this!
Young Master.
Young Master!
Make your judgment.
Am I to be the judge of this?
Elder Statesman Qi, what's your opinion?
My King.
This concerns the finance and credibility of the royal court.
I wouldn't dare to pass judgment lightly.
It's because this concerns the finance and credibility of the royal court
that I'm asking you for your opinion.
All products in trade have always been manufactured
by the Royal Weaving Mill.
We must not ruin the reputation of using official products.
Nor must we break the contract we signed early this year.
At the moment, the Royal Weaving Mill is slow in its production
not because of insufficient mulberry silk worms
but the lack of manpower.
However, if...
If the royal court recruits weavers for the private mills
and allows the people to provide assistance
the output of production won't be an issue.
The final products will still be made by our official mill.
Gentlemen, did you hear that?
What Elder Statesman Qi said is what I meant to say.
Do as he suggested.
Yes!
Elder Statesman Qi, you're wise and resolute.
The king also goes along with your suggestions.
This is truly a blessing for Taiyuan.
The king was assisted to the throne from Quan City by Elder Statesman Qi.
He certainly holds you in high regard.
Now that there's a fresh face in the royal court
Elder Statesman can be said to rule half of Taiyuan.
This is my duty as a subject.
I'll take my leave.
- After you. - After you.
Elder Statesman Qi!
Elder Statesman Qi.
Chief Eunuch Cao.
I heard that there was a fire in your manor two nights ago.
Is everyone safe and sound?
Chief Eunuch, thank you for asking.
Some stupid slave knocked over a candelabrum
but fortunately, only the quarters used for storage burned down.
It's nothing serious.
That's good, that's good to hear.
Elder Statesman, you have no idea
that so many were affected by that fire in your manor.
This morning, before dawn
when Marquis Zhang came to submit his report
he even brought the matter up to the king.
He submitted a report?
What report was that?
I saw on the report that
it seems that the garrison guards are going to be expanded
and His Grace wants to ask the royal court for military funds.
I only took a quick glance so I didn't get to read much.
Shouldn't military issues be discussed in the Wenchang Chamber first?
Why didn't I see this report?
You won't see it.
The king already approved of it right in front of His Grace.
He did?
I have other chores to attend to.
Elder Statesman, you needn't see me off.
Thank you, Chief Eunuch Cao.
Have you heard?
Two nights ago, there were assassins in the Elder Statesman's manor.
I heard that there were quite a few of them.
They were all very skilled warriors.
They neither robbed nor killed.
They purposely went in to set a fire.
They dared to set fire to the Elder Statesman's manor
without taking a penny.
They must be seeking revenge.
Those assassins are really bold.
The entire city is swarming with soldiers now.
Once the elder statesman catches them, they are doomed!
Gentlemen, there are quite a few bizarre matters.
That goddaughter our elder statesman took in...
used to be from an impoverished family.
But the elder statesman happens to be fond of her
and even made her a commandery princess!
I heard that he's also sending her into the palace
as a candidate for consort.
Isn't that weird?
There's such a strange matter here in the capital?
Exactly!
Here come your noodles!
Isn't this matter really strange?
Is it not?
Anything could happen.
Where is he?
It's a rumor, who knows if it's true or not?
There are many regulations in the selection of a consort.
There will be 36 types of screening process all together, big and small.
You should just follow the palace attendant's instructions.
Don't act willfully.
Don't stir up trouble.
They might find out that you're an impostor.
What are we doing now?
Are we lining up to get into the palace?
Of course not. It's too early for that.
We're heading to the lateral courts today.
You'll need to be examined before entering the palace.
What are they examining?
They are checking to see...
if all the ladies are still...
virgins.
- What? - It's a tradition.
What kind of tradition is that?
Am I some kind of livestock?
They can't examine me. I'm leaving.
Don't... don't fool around!
You're in the capital!
If you run away, so many people will be implicated!
What happened?
Run!
My King, please head back inside.
Why?
The ladies will be examined at the lateral courts today.
It's hustling and bustling in and outside the palace.
I just wish to take a look at my future consort.
What's wrong with that?
The lateral courts is a place of great importance to Taiyuan.
Without orders from the harem, no one is allowed in there.
If you head over there now and meet the consort before the wedding
that will violate the rules.
This harem... is mine.
Do I need the harem to approve of my actions?
As for the regulations...
Those are the regulations of Taiyuan Kingdom.
Taiyuan Kingdom is mine.
Tell me.
Do the regulations matter or do I?
I wouldn't dare deny it.
Is there another reason you're stopping me from going to the lateral courts?
Go on.
Tell me.
My King, there's examinations to be made at the lateral courts today.
People will come and go.
Accidents are hard to avoid.
My King, you are of the utmost importance to us.
It's best for you to avoid being in crowded places.
Only then can we set our minds at ease.
You mean that someone might be out to harm me?
Don't I have all of you?
Or are you telling me that the royal guards in my palace
are but a few pretty faces and nothing more?
Definitely not!
Look up.
What exactly are you hiding from me?
Be honest with me.
I won't punish you.
My King...
Just now...
Just now, right outside the palace
someone abducted a candidate participating in the selection.
Who is it?
I'm not sure.
All I know is that she was sent from the Elder Statesman's manor.
The Elder Statesman's manor?
Zhan Bei Ye, have you lost your mind?
You abducted me from right outside the palace!
Aren't you afraid you'll be caught?
Those useless scums can't catch me.
You don't have to do this!
I did this to save you.
I... Do I need your help?
I--
If Seven hadn't been in critical condition at the hunting grounds
I would've taken you away.
I thought that the King of Taiyuan would help you
and that he'd definitely escort you to safety.
Who knew...
He actually asked Qi Zhen to send you into the palace!
I wouldn't comply, even with a knife held to my neck
unless I was willing to do it.
I have my reasons for going into the palace.
But I'm grateful for your sentiment.
Thank you.
Do you really want to go to the palace?
As for this matter...
it's a bit complicated.
I can't explain it properly in just a few words.
But don't you worry.
I'm fine.
Since you've already made up your mind, I won't hold you back.
But you must remember that after you enter the palace
you must be extremely cautious.
Likewise.
Let's go.
Hold on.
I--
I have a favor to ask of you.
Do you feel unwell when you're in contact
with the Englobement Bell?
Although you kept saying that it gives off extreme coldness
it doesn't seem to affect me.
Ordinary people will react as Seven does when they come in contact with it.
The coldness penetrates them and erodes the bones.
As time goes by, their lives will be in danger.
But you seem to get along with it just fine.
It's as if you're one of the Zhan family.
You seem to be drawn to it.
What is it?
Do you mean that you're giving this precious treasure to me?
I... I was just joking.
Take it back.
I'm not joking.
I really can't take this.
You were trapped in Taiyuan because of this bell
and even offended Qi Zhen.
You nearly got killed too!
I can't take such an important item.
There's a very important matter I have to attend to.
I'll be leaving Taiyuan in a few days.
The Englobement Bell has brought too many killings recently.
If I bring it back with me to Tiansha
it's bound to stir up more bloodshed.
That's why I wish to leave the Englobement Bell here.
It's the right choice.
Are you leaving this to Yuwen Zi?
When will you be able to return from this trip?
It might be about 10 days or a few months.
Or I might never return.
Do you trust me that much?
Aren't you afraid that I might--
I've never been wrong in reading a person.
Fu Yao, I trust you.
I trust that you'll remain firm, unyielding and undaunted.
It's safest for my home and country
if the Englobement Bell is left in your hands.
In that case, I'll accept the bell.
I've accepted the bell and I remember your sentiments.
But you're not to be gone forever.
You must return and buy me wine.
Sure!
We must have that wine.
I'm at fault.
The capital has always been prosperous and safe.
Yet outside the palace, such an abominable act took place.
Not to mention that it has left the people bewildered
and even affected the internal proceedings of the palace.
I ask to be punished.
The candidate for my consort was abducted.
A neglect of supervision in the capital.
That will have you sentenced to death.
Elder Statesman Qi, you've acted foolishly.
My King, please advise!
I heard that the abducted candidate came from your manor.
She's even your new goddaughter.
You really are softhearted.
Did you send her to the palace gates but couldn't bear to have her leave
so you came up with this idea?
Definitely not!
Everyone in Taiyuan Kingdom belongs to you, My King...
let alone a goddaughter.
This was indeed my oversight.
However, I don't mean to cover for myself.
My King, please give me a few days.
I'll be sure to arrest the kidnapper and appease your anger.
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